The Autobiography of John Stuart Mill is a personal account by the influential 19th-century philosopher and economist John Stuart Mill. Written in 1873 and published posthumously, the book offers insights into Mill’s intellectual development, personal experiences, and philosophical evolution. It explores his early education, the impact of his father’s rigorous training, and his profound engagement with issues of liberty, utilitarianism, and social reform. Mill reflects on his personal struggles and achievements, providing a valuable perspective on his contributions to philosophy and social theory.

Challenging, with several powerful arguments, some of our deepest beliefs about rationality, morality, and personal identity, Parfit claims that we have a false view about our own nature. It is often rational to act against our own best interests, he argues, and most of us have moral views that are self-defeating. We often act wrongly, although we know there will be no one with serious grounds for complaint, and when we consider future generations it is very hard to avoid conclusions that most of us will find very disturbing.

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